Current Awareness

The laws that allow intelligence agencies to spy on foreign diplomats – The Guardian

Posted June 17th, 2013 in diplomats, intelligence services, interception, international law, investigatory powers, news, warrants by sally

“The powers that allow Britain’s intelligence agencies to spy on individuals, including foreign diplomats, were set out in the 1994 Intelligence Services Act (ISA). They were framed in a broad way to allow those involved in espionage to conduct all manner of operations with ministerial authority, and the types of techniques used during the G20 summit four years ago suggest a creativity and technological capability that Ian Fleming could only have dreamed of.”

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The Guardian, 16th June 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Prison experts urge replacement of run down ‘dungeons’ with ‘superjails’ – the Guardian

Posted June 17th, 2013 in budgets, news, prisons by sally

“More than 30 ‘run down and poorly located’ jails, including some of the prison system’s most famous names – Dartmoor, Holloway, Pentonville, Wandsworth and Wormwood Scrubs – should be shut down and replaced with a new generation of ‘superjails’, according to prison experts.”

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The Guardian, 17th June 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

EVENT: UCL & Bindmans Debate – International Human Rights Breaches – State Accountability v State Immunity

Posted June 15th, 2013 in Forthcoming events by sally

“The Panel includes:
Eileen Denza CMG
Omar Deghayes, Cageprisoners, former Guantanamo prisoner
Ben Emmerson QC, Matrix Chambers
Julian Knowles QC, Matrix Chambers

The panel will be introduced by Saimo Chahal, partner, Bindmans LLP and the Chair will be taken by Professor Geraldine Van Bueren QC, Queen Mary’s College, London.”

Date: 19th June 2013, 6.00-7.30pm

Location: Cruciform LT1, Cruciform Building, UCL, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT

Charge: Free

More information can be found here.

Louis Theroux conman pleads guilty to Somerset fraud – BBC News

Posted June 14th, 2013 in fraud, impersonation, news by sally

“A man who claimed to be TV presenter Louis Theroux to stay in a pub free of charge has pleaded guilty to fraud.”

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BBC News, 14th June 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

What are secret courts and what do they mean for UK justice? – The Guardian

Posted June 14th, 2013 in closed material, intelligence services, news, private hearings by sally

“The Justice and Security Act was given parliamentary approval on 25 April this year. One of the main justifications for expanding so-called secret courts was to prevent intelligence provided by US sources being exposed in British courts.”

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The Guardian, 14th June 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

EVENT: Law Society – Competition Law Seminar

Posted June 14th, 2013 in Forthcoming events by sally

“Collective actions for damages in competition law cases, today and under the proposed Consumer Rights Bill (collective ‘opt-out’ actions).

This event is aimed at all Competition lawyers.”

CPD hours 1

Date: 10th July 2013, 5.45-8.00pm

Location: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL

Charge: Members of the Law Society £75 + VAT = £90; Non-members of the Law Society £175 + VAT = £210; Members of the Competition Section – FREE = £0; Members of the Law Society working for NFP £15 + VAT = £18

More information can be found here.

EVENT: University of Law – Law Careers Clinic

Posted June 14th, 2013 in Forthcoming events by sally

“This Future Lawyers Network LIVE online webinar is for anyone who is looking for their first job in law and would like some top tips from one of our expert careers advisers.

It’s tough to know how best to go about your job search, and deciding whether you want to be a solicitor or a barrister – so why not join us for this free live webinar and ask an expert? You’ll be able to submit any questions you may have during the live Q&A session.”

Date: 19th June 2013, 6.30-7.00pm

Charge: Free

More information can be found here.

EVENT: Law Society – Competition Law Seminar

Posted June 14th, 2013 in Forthcoming events by sally

“How competition (including merger control) investigations will change in practice under the new legislation and CMA.

This event is aimed at all Competition lawyers.”

CPD hours 1

Date: 2nd July 2013, 5.15-8.00pm

Location: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL

More information can be found here.

Bristol sex abuse supply teacher John Alway jailed – BBC News

Posted June 14th, 2013 in news, sentencing, sexual offences, teachers by sally

A supply teacher who sexually abused at least seven girls at four schools has been jailed for more than 10 years.

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BBC News, 14th June 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Stripping Away the Veil of Deceit: Prest v Petrodel – Family Law Week

Posted June 14th, 2013 in company law, divorce, financial provision, matrimonial home, news by sally

“John Wilson QC of 1 Hare Court analyses the Supreme Court’s judgment in the landmark case of Prest v Petrodel and considers its implications for family lawyers.”

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Family Law Week, 14th June 2013

Source: www.familylawweek.com

Feeling like burning down some mosques in Portsmouth, anyone want to join me?’: Woman avoids jail after post-Woolwich Facebook comments – The Independent

Posted June 14th, 2013 in alcohol abuse, costs, internet, malicious communications, news, sentencing, suspended sentences, threatening to destroy or damage property by sally

“A 24-year-old woman who posted racist comments on Facebook following the death of Drummer Lee Rigby has avoided a jail sentence.”

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The Independent, 14th June 2013

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Command Papers – official-documents.gov.uk

Posted June 14th, 2013 in parliamentary papers by sally

Exchange of Notes between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the United States of America Updating and Amending the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the United States of America to Improve International Tax Compliance and to Implement FATCA done at London on 12 September 2012, Cm 8656 (PDF)

Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in respect of the Netherlands Antilles, on the Exchange of Information with Respect to Taxes, Cm 8650 (PDF)

Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria concerning the Protection of Classified Information, Cm 8649 (PDF)

Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Finland Concerning the Mutual Protection of Classified Information, Cm 8648 (PDF)

Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on procedures for implementing transit through the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan of Motorised Armoured Vehicles (without weapons) being transported out of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in connection with the participation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in efforts to ensure the Security, Stabilisation and Reconstruction of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Cm 8646 (PDF)

Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the Air Transit of cargo and personnel through the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan in connection with the participation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in efforts to ensure the Security, Stabilisation and Reconstruction of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Cm 8645 (PDF)

Government Response to the House of Commons Health Select Committee Report into Public Expenditure on Health and Care Services (Eleventh Report of Session 2012–13), Cm 8624 (PDF)

Draft Consumer Rights Bill, Cm 8657 (PDF)

Source: www.official-documents.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 14th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Collective Investment Schemes (Tax Transparent Funds, Exchanges, Mergers and Schemes of Reconstruction) Regulations 2013

The Construction Products Regulations 2013

The Assured and Protected Tenancies (Lettings to Students) (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2013

The Public Contracts and Defence and Security Public Contracts (Croatia Accession Amendments) Regulations 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Couple jailed after letting 40 teens film them having sex in public – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 14th, 2013 in news, outraging public decency, sentencing by sally

“A drunken couple have been jailed after ‘playing to an audience’ by allowing a crowd of up to 40 teenagers to film them having sex in public.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th June 2013

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Paul Gascoigne launches libel action against Daily Star – The Guardian

Posted June 14th, 2013 in defamation, media, news, privacy by sally

“Paul Gascoigne has launched a six-figure legal claim against the Daily Star over a leaked mobile phone video allegedly stolen from his flat.”

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The Guardian, 14th June 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted June 14th, 2013 in law reports by sally

Supreme Court

Apollo Engineering Ltd v James Scott Ltd (Scotland) [2013] UKSC 37 (13 June 2013)

O’Neill v Her Majesty’s Advocate No 2 (Scotland) [2013] UKSC 36 (13 June 2013)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

H-L (A Child), Re [2013] EWCA Civ 655 (13 June 2013)

Virk & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2013] EWCA Civ 652 (12 June 2013)

NN (South Africa) & Anor v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2013] EWCA Civ 653 (12 June 2013)

Howard v Howard -Lawson [2013] EWCA Civ 654 (12 June 2013)

Willford, R (on the application of) v Financial Services Authority (FSA) [2013] EWCA Civ 677 (13 June 2013)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Garner v Salford City Council & Anor [2013] EWHC 1573 (QB) (13 June 2013)

High Court (Chancery Division)

JW Spear & Sons Ltd & Ors v Zynga Inc [2013] EWHC 1640 (Ch) (13 June 2013)

High Court (Family Division)

LCG v RL [2013] EWHC 1383 (Fam) (23 May 2013)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Afework, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Camden [2013] EWHC 1637 (Admin) (13 June 2013)

Bayliss v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government & Ors [2013] EWHC 1612 (Admin) (13 June 2013)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Com. v Al Refai & Ors [2013] EWHC 1630 (Comm) (12 June 2013)

High Court (Patents Court)

Destra Software Ltd v Comada (UK) LLP & Ors [2013] EWHC 1575 (Pat) (11 June 2013)

Source: www.bailii.org

Crawford Adjusters (Cayman) Ltd and others v Sagicor General Insurance (Cayman) Ltd – WLR Daily

Posted June 14th, 2013 in abuse of process, insurance, law reports, malicious prosecution, Privy Council, surveyors by sally

Crawford Adjusters (Cayman) Ltd and others v Sagicor General Insurance (Cayman) Ltd [2013] UKPC 17; [2013] WLR (D) 229

“The tort of malicious prosecution extended to civil as well as criminal proceedings.”

WLR Daily, 13th June 2013

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

Crime in Context speech – Ministry of Justice

Posted June 14th, 2013 in crime, news, recidivists, rehabilitation, speeches by sally

“Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP’s ‘Crime in Context’ speech. Originally given at Civitas. This is the text of the speech as drafted, which may differ slightly from the delivered version.”

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Ministry of Justice, 13th June 2013

Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

Care Proceedings: the Operation and Effect of Pre-Proceedings – What do lawyers need to know? – Family Law Week

Posted June 14th, 2013 in care orders, case management, children, local government, news, time limits by sally

“Professor Judith Masson, School of Law University of Bristol, and Dr Jonathan Dickens, Centre for Research on Children and Families, University of East Anglia, explain the lessons learned for future practice from research conducted into the use of the pre-proceedings process in care cases.”

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Family Law Week, 13th June 2013

Source: www.familylawweek.com